Cynthia M. 'Nee Nee' Anderson

Cynthia Marie Anderson RACINE - With her family at her side Cynthia Marie Anderson "Nee Nee" passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Wheaton Franciscan Health Care – All Saints, as a result of a devastating cardiac event. Cindy was born in Racine, Wisconsin on December 17, 1959 to the late Clarence and Verna Anderson. Cindy was "a different kind of girl" a friend of hers recently observed. She was temperamental, yet underneath that temperamental nature was her endearing kindness towards people. Cindy could be most talkative and then withdrawn. She would be fun to be with and then suddenly serious. As a child Nee Nee enjoyed ferris wheel rides, playing on her backyard swing-set, and reading from her alphabet and picture books. Cindy traveled with her family to many destinations throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota, also visiting often with relatives in Glenview, IL. She attended schools within the Racine Unified School District. As a young adult, Nee Nee enjoyed playing (garage hoops) basketball. Cindy took great pride in her lifelong appreciation of jewelry and fashion. It was important to her that people recognize her "ladies touch of class". In recent years Cindy enjoyed her daily activities at the Southern Wisconsin Center (CRISP) day services building. She was an accomplished bowler having achieved a Wisconsin State top finalist ranking with Special Olympics of Wisconsin. Cindy also influenced her brother, Steve to take an active role in several Southern Wisconsin Center Committees. Nee Nee liked her many outings to the numerous attractions that Southeastern Wisconsin offered. Day trips to the Wisconsin State Fair, Milwaukee's Italia Fest, Miller Park, shopping malls, and numerous other events. Cindy particularly liked this past July's Racine County Fair and an October boat ride and lunch at Lake Geneva. She showed a special affection to nature - flowers and birds in particular. Sunday mornings were always special to Cindy as she looked forward to attending worship services with Chaplain Theresa. Cindy is survived by her brothers, Steven R. Anderson of Racine and William C. Anderson of Chicago, IL, sister-in-law Penny Anderson of Clearwater, FL, niece Kari Anderson Baer of Clearwater, FL. She is further survived by cousins, Harold (Penny) Grant of Racine, Dorine (Jerry) Esch of Racine, Kathy (Loyd) Mahn of Wilmar, MN, Aunt Myrtle Kilplinger of Sacramento, CA, as well as numerous other relatives. Cindy will be missed by her friends, "her little bears" who she was greatly fond of. She is preceded in death by brother, Paul M. Anderson and her parents. A heartfelt thank-you to Cindy's Southern Wisconsin Family for the many years of companionship, caring, and love shown towards Cindy. A thank-you to the leadership of Cottage 18 Deb Peck and Jessica Billman. To Cindy's doctors, thank-you Dr. Harrington and Dr. Kokanovic. To Cottage 18 nursing supervisor Kristina, thank-you. And to the extraordinary girls of Cottage 18 "Red Right" and nurse Sabina a most sincere thank-you. To Cindy's first responders in Cottage 18, the rescue squad team, and Wheaton Franciscan ER your efforts were nothing less than heroic. Thank-you. To the Wheaton Franciscan ICU floor and floor 3 Wing B in your efforts to keep Cindy comfortable given the dire circumstances, will always be appreciated. Finally, a thank you to all the others that have been in Nee Nee’s life over the years. There will be two services for Cindy. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Sturino Funeral Home with Rev. Leland Longrie officiating. Cindy will be laid to rest next to her parents at Graceland Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. In addition, there will be a memorial Service for Cindy at the Southern Wisconsin Center, Cottage 18 on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 3 p.m. with Chaplain Theresa Johanek officiating. Memorials to the Family Guardian Committee of The Southern Wisconsin Center, Messiah Lutheran Church, or to a charity of one's choice have been suggested by the family.

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Cynthia M. 'Nee Nee' Anderson

December 17, 1959 - November 20, 2015